tenth grade

​A SAMPLE SCHEDULE FOR tenth GRADE STUDENTS TO INCLUDE GRADUATION REQUIRED COURSES. EACH STUDENT'S SCHEDULE COULD BE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THEIR INTEREST AND plans

tenth grade

SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE

TENTH GRADE COURSES

Students continue their high school program and will be half-way to graduation by the end of their tenth grade year. Each student is different in the courses he or she will take at a particular time, but all students must meet the graduation requirements of NFC Academy. Click here for Graduation Requirements for NFC Academy High School. Student's schedule in tenth grade of taking a required course may be different if he has earned High School credits in a different sequence prior to the tenth grade or has a different schedule he wants to take the required courses.

Courses which have a prerequisite must have the prerequisite completed before moving into the next course. The student's Path to Graduation will lay out all required courses plus the student's electives before he or she starts their work in High School and will be updated each year.

Students typically take 6 credits each year in high school for a total of 24 credits required for graduation.

Old Testament Survey - 1.0 credit

​English II - 1.0 credit

Geometry - 1.0 credit

World History - 1.0 credit

Biology - 1.0 credit

French I or Spanish I - 1.0 credit

A student's final schedule will depend on courses completed for high school credit prior to the 10th grade.

OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY

This fully online Bible course examines the entire Old Testament of the Bible with emphasis on how God worked throughout history to prepare the people of the world for the coming of His Son. Students will travel through history as lessons take them from the creation of the world, through classical Bible stories with key figures, through the rebuilding of the temple and the walls of Jerusalem. Students enrolled in this Old Testament survey course will get a sweeping view of the books of the Bible while they discover classic stories and key figures that left a mark on Christianity for eternity. Lessons cover the great flood, Abraham and Isaac, lineage to Joseph, the Exodus, Israel in Canaan, and Joshua, the judges, and spiritual decline. Students will study the kingdom of Israel under Saul, David, and Solomon, the division of the kingdom, captivity of the Hebrews, the prophets, and the restoration. Lessons will ask students to critically examine some of the most pressing questions Christians face in the world today, and how to answer them in a Christ-centered way.

Old Testament Survey provides a developmental and in-depth academic study of the teachings of the Old Testament, from the creation of the world (Genesis) to the restoration of Israel and the ministry of its post-exile prophets (Malachi). The survey emphasizes the most important people, places, and events in the development and decline of the nation of Israel. These areas target three content strands: theology, biblical literature, and biblical background.

ENGLISH II & English II HONORS

​Give your students the practice and knowledge they need to build stronger communication skills with this interactive online English course. From word usage and the parts of speech, to reading, writing and preparing a speech, this course covers all the bases and incorporates plenty of practice to help your students prepare for their future in the information age. With a focus on different literary genres and building effective communication skills, English II was created specifically for 10th grade students enrolled in Christian schools. Throughout the course, students will expand their expertise in all things language, from grammar and writing, to reading and listening; lessons focus on critical evaluation and analysis. Recommended reading materials include modern magazine and newspaper articles, In His Steps, and Everyman.​English II and English II Honors. English II and English II Honors continues to build on the sequential development and integration of communication skills in four major areas—reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It focuses on deepening and furthering students' understanding in the following ways: Reading–reinforces reading comprehension skills by teaching students how to comprehend and appreciate poetry, drama, nonfiction, and fiction; shows students how to analyze, evaluate, and interpret a text; reinforces awareness of the elements and structure of narrative prose; guides students through readings of the allegory Everyman and Sheldon’s In His Steps, as well as selections of and excerpts from well-known poetry and short stories. Writing–develops students’ understanding of complex sentence and paragraph structures, providing hands-on experience with connectives, transitions, phrases, and clauses; teaches language history and etymology to help students build on knowledge of grammar and word structures; expands on students’ vocabulary skills; gives students the opportunity to develop their abilities in writing a set of instructions, a literary critique, a poem, a short story, and a speech. Speaking–offers students experience in delivering a speech; teaches skills that enable students to become effective speakers and communicators, weaving the skills throughout the course. Listening–teaches effective listening comprehension skills, integrating these throughout the lessons. Special Topics–incorporates research skills, including internet, library, and reference material use, throughout the curriculum.

GEOMETRY & GEOMETRY HONORS

​​Geometry is a full year, high school math course for the student who has successfully completed the prerequisite course, Algebra I. The course focuses on the skills and methods of linear, coordinate, and plane geometry. In it, students will gain solid experience with geometric calculations and coordinate plane graphing, methods of formal proof, and techniques of construction. This comprehensive course guides students through interactive lessons that cover terminology, postulates and theorems, angles and shapes, and equations for measuring the dimensions and spatial attributes of shapes.

​Students enrolled in this online geometry course are guided by a teacher in lessons that discuss simple points, lines, and ultimately complex shapes. Study includes coordinate geometry and isometry. Students will be encouraged to look beyond the obvious and focus on visualization, spatial reasoning, and problem solving from a Christ-centered perspective. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation and help teachers to evaluate progress and mastery of the materials. Ignitia Geometry enriches the educational experience for homeschool Christian school students and sparks a passion for learning.

WORLD HISTORY & WORLD HISTORY HONORS

World History continues the process of developing in students an understanding of and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. With an emphasis on Western Europe, the course surveys ancient civilizations to the end of the 20th century, highlighting early Christianity (through the Reformation) and the two World Wars. These areas of focus target three major content strands: History, Geography, and Social Studies Skills. This interactive world history course explores history from ancient agricultural societies to today's global community. World history covers a broad spectrum of topics that explore the politics, religions, wars, economics, technology and institutions that shaped the past into the future.​Students in this technology-rich history course will gain a broad perspective on how human society has been affected by and will continue to be influenced by the past as they make their way through time. Lessons examine a diverse mix of topics including the origin of man and ancient civilizations, the Roman Empire, the rise of Christianity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Mongols, the Industrial Age, and the role of the U.S. throughout history. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation and help teachers to evaluate progress and mastery of the materials. Ignitia World History enriches the educational experience for Christian school students and sparks a passion for learning.

BIOLOGY & BIOLOGY HONORS

Biology is intended to expose students to the designs and patterns of living organisms that have been created by God. In preceding years, students should have developed a foundational understanding of life sciences. This biology course will expand upon that knowledge and incorporate more abstract knowledge. The student's understanding should encompass both the micro and macro aspects of life and this biology course includes both. The major concepts covered are taxonomy, the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and function, genetics, microbiology, botany, human anatomy and physiology, and ecological principles. Students at this level should show development in their ability and understanding of scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments (Late Nite Labs) and projects that seek to develop a deeper conceptual meaning for the student and actively engage the student.​Interactive and flexible, this course gives students a whole new way to look at God's world and learn about the relationship man has with the environment. From taxonomy and cells to the human body and the ecosystem, students are encouraged to explore all living things and answer biological questions from a Christ-based perspective. This course is a scientific method for success, sure to engage your students through the delivery of online lessons and interactive media. A complete study of living things, this biology course includes lessons about plant and animal classification, habitats, the human body, cells and reproduction, ecology, microbiology, and biotechnology. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation and help teachers to evaluate progress and mastery of the materials. Ignitia Biology enriches the educational experience for the homeschool Christian school students and sparks a passion for learning

FRENCH I

​In French 1, students begin to develop competence in four basic skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. While developing communicative competence in French, students gain and expand their knowledge of francophone countries and cultures. Emphasis is placed on learning the present tense, the near future and the past tense in French I through thematically designed units. Topics include home, school, family, holidays, and daily and leisure activities. Students develop the ability to: greet and respond to greetings; introduce and respond to introductions; engage in conversations on several themes; express likes and dislikes; make requests; obtain information; understand some ideas and familiar details; begin to provide information. By the end of French I, students will: communicate minimally by using short sentences, learned words and phrases, and simple questions and commands when speaking and writing; understand some ideas and familiar details presented in clear, uncomplicated speech when listening; understand short texts enhanced by visual clues when reading.

This engaging, year-long world language course encourages students to expand their global awareness and digital literacy as it explores the language and the culture of the French. Students will build their proficiency in this world language by reading and listening to content-rich passages, studying sentence construction, and learning grammatical rules. They will study the parts of speech and proper word choice and tense. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation and help teachers to evaluate progress and mastery of the materials. French I enriches the educational experience for homeschool Christian school students and sparks a passion for learning.

SPANISH I

This high school world language course explores the Spanish language through communication, culture, connections, comparisons and communities. Course materials are designed to support students as they work to gain a basic proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and cultural competency. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following: Use Spanish in everyday situations in a basic manner and in both oral and written communication; Use vocabulary necessary to function as a tourist in Spanish-speaking countries; Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world; Listen to and understand basic passages in Spanish related to various themes; Read and understand basic passages in Spanish related to various themes; Compare and contrast cultural aspects of Hispanic countries and the United States. Spanish I introduce students to the mechanics of the Spanish language, acquaints them with the cultural differences of Hispanic countries, and helps them gain a keen awareness of their own culture.​Students enrolled in this exciting world language elective course will set out on a journey to learn how to read, write, and communicate effectively in Spanish. With a focus on foundations, students will learn basic sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary, masculine and feminine word forms, and verb conjugates, as well as the culture that underlies the language in countries around the world. The course units include text-based lessons, on and off-computer exercises, special projects, learning games, quizzes, and tests that appeal to today's digital generation and help teachers to evaluate progress and mastery of the materials. Spanish I enriches the educational experience for the homeschool Christian school student and sparks a passion for learning.